R472,873
Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
10%
ZAR 171k
MEDIAN
ZAR 473k
90%
ZAR 1m
The average salary for a Portfolio Manager is R472,873
Base Salary
R171k - R1m
Bonus
R10k - R375k
Profit Sharing
R1 - R203k
Commission
R15k - R61k
Total Pay
R169k - R1m
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What Do Portfolio Managers Do?
Portfolio Manager Tasks
- Consult with clients to develop investment objectives, provides advice and guidance to customers.
- Report on investment activity and performance.
- Communicate with clients and administrators about their accounts, securities markets and economic trends.
- Manage bond and equity portfolios to maximize investment returns commensurate with an acceptable level of risk.
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Gender Breakdown
Female
55.2%
Male
43.5%
Prefer to self-define
1.3%
This data is based on 154 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
Common Health Benefits
Medical
33%
Dental
9%
Vision
8%
None